Cork and Kerry are still on high flood alert after more heavy rain

Rivers have already burst their banks in many areas and heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours means more issues could be on the horizon, authorities have warned.

The River Lee burst its banks and flooded the Lee Fields after heavy rain yesterday. Picture: Dan Linehan

Local authorities in the south remain on flood alert today after torrential rain caused several rivers to burst their banks and forced the closure of one of Cork’s key access roads.

The Carrigrohane Rd, alongside the flooded Lee Fields west of the city centre, was closed overnight with a review due to take place this morning.